Boucle des Crêtes

Vergt, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 1,237 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boucle des Crêtes is a 9.3-mile loop route in Vergt, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, gaining 1,237 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.9 miles gaining 875 feet at an average 7.0% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,237 ft (377 m)
Average gain	133 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 221 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.3%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	40%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Boucle des Crêtes

How much elevation gain does Boucle des Crêtes have?

Boucle des Crêtes has 1,237 ft (377 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 133 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boucle des Crêtes?

The difficulty score for Boucle des Crêtes is 6.6 of 100. That is harder than 53% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Boucle des Crêtes?

The longest climb on Boucle des Crêtes runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 221 ft (67 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.3%.